Progreso is a small town of 4,914 in Texas, with a median household income of $38,686
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Progreso stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Progreso is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Progreso city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.6
Progreso's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Progreso costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Progreso, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$584
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,686
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Progreso's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
287.8 /100k
Property Crime
1623.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Progreso is served primarily by PROGRESO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Progreso, TX
National Avg
School District
PROGRESO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
54.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Progreso sees average highs of 71.3°F in January
and 95.7°F in July,
with 25.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Progreso's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Progreso roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,600 and median rent is $584/month.
Progreso's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Progreso are operated by PROGRESO ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Progreso, TX has a population of 4,914, a median household income of $38,686, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Progreso averages 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.8 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Progreso, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78579.
The population of Progreso, Texas is 4,914 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Progreso: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $59,600, median household income $38,686, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Progreso side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.